Jean Darnell: Awaken Librarian

Here's my "Owlet News" library newsletter! Please enjoy!

Happy Digital Learning Day! If you didn't know, you need to get on board: #DLDay ! As you may know I'm a self-branded #SocialMediaLibrarian! I participate in a variety of #PLN chats and am a fierce advocate for the "growth mindset" for professionals! Every week, like clock work, I set reminders in my smart-phone to drop everything and "better me" by learning from others! It's sounds cheesy, but it's the gospel truth! :) I've often wondered the effects of my tweets and Twitter Analytics has answered the call! Here's a snap-shot of my Twitter Analytics (my specific results) : Thanks to Stony Evans for sharing "Why You Should Add Twitter Analytics to Your Library Statistical Reports!" Stony, you just "wrapped up with a bow" my rationale as to why participating in Twitter Chats (Go Team #txlchat !) should be applied to my professional development hours for my district/state requirements! :) Here's a little s...

Today's an exciting PD (Professional Development) day for me because I did get to PLAY WITH SWAY! Here's my sway presentation on being a #SocialMediaLibrarian! Take it easy on me...I'm still working on it! :)

Good Morning! This is a rare occasion Saturday post! I've created this poster below for representation of our district's motto: "Inspire, equip, imagine." Please send out positive energy for this entry! :)

I must begin this month with this tweet: Reminder: Black history doesn't begin with American slavery & doesn't end at the Civil Rights movement. #BlackHistoryMonth — Nichole (@tnwhiskeywoman) February 1, 2016 It's a privilege to celebrate the beauty of my heritage this month! I'm beginning with a Modern Black History Museum on campus: Here's a video explanation: African-American Inventors: *Kiddos, be sure that you pay attention to these videos to participate in our BHM trivia! Your correct response will win this LOVELY gift bag: Now for the solemnity of this celebratory month...in the midst of the fervor via social media #BlackLivesMatter , #OscarsSoWhite , #SmilingSlave , I'm using this post to celebrate history, collectively and individually. However, I will begin with my beloved friend, Vanessa Brantley Newton, singing. She saw past the horrors of slavery (the extremities and limited liberties) to embrace the many smiles of a human...

Today was a GREAT DAY! I did get to meet my #TwitterLibraryMentor, Mr. John Schu ! So for my kiddos who follow my blog, here's another example of my reaching out to my dreams. I've followed Mr. Schu's blog since 2013. I enjoyed learning from his book-trailers and experiences. He inspired me to keep going with my own views on what a 21st century library looks like! So it was UBER COOL to meet him today! Awesome-sauce! And, he admitted to being happy to meet me! Don't believe me...check this out! @awakenlibrarian It was wonderful meeting you. — John Schu (@MrSchuReads) January 27, 2016 What is even a greater bonus is Mr. Schu graciously gave me a copy of the newly awarded Newberry Medal book, Last Stop on Market Street written by Matt De La Pena with illustrations by Christian Robinson. Here's some student feedback of the author's purpose from the Last Stop on Market Street: "The author's purpose was to persuade the reader to be gratefu...

So...it's January! The kiddos have had a long holiday break and they DON'T want to be here...muchless follow rules! Therefore, this post is dedicated the rules of the library and behavior expectations. Please enjoy these pictures and videos...I hope it will inspire better behavior expectations! :) And for my little Owls, here's a message from our principal and an "Oscar-worthy" performance by some of your friends or in this case...partners in crime! :) We all know that students can listen and focus when they WANT to...ever seen a kid gaming? 100% focus. I've learned that their selective apathy is called #Slackitude . Check out this read on Medium by Sadies Ceng: #Slacktitude P.S. Here's a *BONUS* for you...a book on breaking rules: Break These Rules: 35 YA Authors on Speaking Up, Standing Out and Being Yourself !